Workshop co-sponsored by SMTA and Auburn University (CAVE)

June 12, 2006

The Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop will be held July 19-20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Indianapolis (IN) and addresses the concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges within the vehicle electronics community.

Plans underway for 2006 activities

May 19, 2006

The Opening Session and Annual Meeting during SMTA International (September 24-28 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, IL) will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26 and 27, respectively.

Annual conference to coincide with ATExpo in Chicago Sept. 24-28

May 15, 2006

SMTA is again co-locating its annual conference, SMTA International, with the Assembly Tech Expo (ATExpo) show this fall at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois (Conference: September 24-28; Exhibits: September 26-28).

Technical committee dedicated to world-class program

Revolutionizing solder and indium chemical industries

March 16, 2006

In March 1934, Indium Corporation was founded in Utica, NY, USA. From a start-up business in a garage, Dr. William S. Murray (president), J. Robert Dyer, Jr. (vice president) and Daniel Gray (research) revolutionized the solder and indium chemical worlds.

RFID solutions for electronics manufacturers in Asia

February 24, 2006

Schmidt Electronics Group and Cogiscan are pleased to announce the first step of a long-term strategic partnership. SchmidtRFID, a division of Schmidt Electronics Group, will offer the complete range of Cogiscan RFID solutions in Asia.

Customers assurance of stringent control of business practices

January 20, 2006

Libra Industries, Inc. recently received ISO 13485 certification for its medical electronics-related engineering and manufacturing operations. The certification provides Libra's customers the assurance of stringent control of business practices.

Featuring the world's largest application technology center

January 20, 2006

ZESTRON broke ground in October on its new global headquarters in Manassas, VA. Construction remains on schedule for an opening in mid-2006. The new global headquarters will feature the world's largest application technology center.

First step of strategic OEM reselling partnership

December 15, 2005

AGS Pte Ltd. and Cogiscan are pleased to announce the first step of a strategic OEM reselling partnership. In the first phase of this program AGS will start to integrate and resell the following Cogiscan products:

Honoring leaders in Minnesota technology industries

November 22, 2005

Micro Dynamics was named the emerging company recipient in the advanced manufacturing category of the 2005 Tekne Awards. Additionally, Win Wood, vice president of strategic programs, was the winner in the emerging leadership award.

Contaminant removal inhibits dendrite growth and bolsters reliability

November 11, 2005

A recent ZESTRON study concluded that chemically supported cleaning will offset the potential for climatic failures by lead-free solder. A suitable cleaning process with a modern cleaning agent removes contaminants and inhibits dendrite growth.

Guiding manufacturers on material control challenges

November 03, 2005

Cogiscan announces the launch of their new Web site, cogiscan.com. The new Web site is designed to guide manufacturers facing specific material control challenges such as lead-free/RoHS compliance, Lean Manufacturing, and inventory cost reduction.

Yearlong celebration honors PCB designers throughout 2006

October 27, 2005

UP Media Group announced the Year of the Designer - a yearlong celebration that will honor printed circuit board (PCB) designers throughout 2006 - at the 10th anniversary PCB Design Conference East 2005 (October 10-14, Manchester, NH).

Increasing efficiency, reproducibility, and automation

October 27, 2005

Libra Industries installed a state-of-the-art selective soldering machine from Vitronics Soltec. This provides a number of advantages, including increased efficiency and reproducibility and the ability to employ traditional and lead-free on the same line.

Company continues aggressive drive for innovation

October 26, 2005

As the recent award of seven new U.S. patents lifts Speedline Technologies’ total above 400, the company continues its aggressive drive to innovate and improve the semiconductor manufacturing and PCB assembly processes.

141,000 sq. ft. Facility in Melbourne, Florida

October 26, 2005

MACK Technologies announced the acquisition of their previously leased facility in Melbourne, FL. Since October 2002, MACK has been utilizing the site for manufacturing after Solectron was purchased by MACK Technologies, Inc.

Based on Cogiscan Smart Material Control technology

September 22, 2005

Hover-Davis and Cogiscan announce the second phase of their long-term strategic partnership. Under a global OEM re-selling agreement, Hover-Davis will start offering Cogiscan RFID hardware and software applications.

Program recognizes technology innovation and leadership

September 22, 2005

Micro Dynamics Corporation (MDC) and Win Wood, MDC vice president of strategic programs, have been named as a finalist for a 2005 Tekne Award, Minnesota’s annual awards program that recognizes superior technology innovation and leadership.

Delivering expert knowledge on lead-free related cleaning issues

September 13, 2005

ZESTRON America will be featured November 2 in a lead-free seminar hosted by MPS Associates at the Westford Regency in Westford, MA. In collaboration with industry partners ZESTRON will deliver expert knowledge on lead-free related cleaning issues.

Polaris Assembly Cell and Polaris Junior on display

September 02, 2005

Universal Instruments will be exhibiting at the Assembly Technology Expo (ATExpo) show this September 27-29 (booth #1123), in conjunction with SMTA International at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

10th anniversary conference and exhibition for PCB professionals

August 15, 2005

UP Media Group announced the conference program and event schedule for the 10th anniversary PCB East 2005, a conference and exhibition for printed circuit board (PCB) engineering, design, and manufacture professionals.

L.E.T.S. to sell Indium’s extensive lines

August 10, 2005

Indium Corporation announced that Lusher Electronic Technology Sales (L.E.T.S.) NW has become its newest representative, responsible for sales and service in the northwest U.S. territory (Oregon, Washington and Idaho).

Cleaning agents free of all hazardous materials

August 10, 2005

ZESTRON announces that it is fully prepared to meet the new hazardous substances (RoHS) and waste disposal (WEEE) guidelines. For over 15 years, ZESTRON has actively been avoiding the use of any hazardous or dangerous raw materials.

Assembly issues in new Speedline Technologies blog

August 08, 2005

Knowledge in process leaders will comment on semiconductor manufacturing and PCB assembly in a new blog by Speedline Technologies. The blog will share industry-leading insight, technical know-how, and personal observations from the company’s top experts.

STI Electronics to better represent developing technical expertise

A true friend and gentleman

June 30, 2005

The SMTA has lost a good friend, active association member, and a dedicated volunteer. Ron Daniels died unexpectedly on June 4th. I first met Ron over 20 years ago when he was editor of Circuits Assembly magazine...

Eastman Kodak Company Supplier Program

June 07, 2005

RiverSide Electronics has been recognized as a Certified Supplier to Eastman Kodak Company for the second year in a row. RiverSide provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS), primarily printed circuit boards, to Kodak Health Imaging.

Significantly reducing number of solder balls per board

May 24, 2005

Sanmina SCI recently replaced IPA in their existing underside cleaning process with ZESTRON® SW. The key reason for the switch was to significantly reduce the number of solder balls per board to comply with the IPC-610 standard.

Flexibility and significant reduction in assembly costs

May 12, 2005

Hover-Davis established the Semiconductor Feeding Solutions Group to focus on the proliferation of bare die beyond traditional single die packages and the blurring between component level and board level assembly.

Component inventory tracking and machine set up validation

May 06, 2005

Positron Technologies selected Cogiscan for a complete system for component inventory tracking and machine set up validation on all their SMT lines. The Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeder technology is installed on the Fuji CP6 and IP3 machines.